How to travel from Birmingham to Munich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Birmingham to Munich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $175 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $175, while a flight costs an average of $426.

Distance: 664 miles (1070 km)

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$426

Average price

$175

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$157

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4h 57m

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26h 16m

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25h 46m

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14h 6m

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3.2 - 6.4kg

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1.1 - 2.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Munich is a bus with an average price of $175.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Munich:

A bus is $251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Munich costing on average $426.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Birmingham and Munich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Munich among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 9m sooner (2h 57m by flight vs 14h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $426 compared to roughly $157 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Birmingham to Munich

How to get from Birmingham to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM26h20
    Birmingham
    6:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM26h20
    Birmingham
    6:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2511
    5:55 PM1h50
    Birmingham International Airport
    8:45 PMMunich Airport
    $2761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM26h45
    Birmingham
    6:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 PM25h30
    Birmingham
    9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM33h45
    Birmingham
    3:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1461One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY8755 · VY1816
    12:10 PM7h10
    Birmingham International Airport
    8:20 PMMunich Airport
    $2401One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1050 · KL1849
    8:15 PM11h25
    Birmingham International Airport
    8:40 AMMunich Airport
    $2581One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9333 · EW9086
    10:55 AM3h30
    Birmingham International Airport
    3:25 PMMunich Airport
    $2581One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Munich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Munich is a bus with an average price of $175.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Munich:

A bus is $251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Munich costing on average $426.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 16m.

The distance from Birmingham to Munich is approximately 664 miles (1070 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Munich is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Munich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Munich:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.
To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.

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